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A 24-year-old male patient presents to urgent care with right wrist pain that started while playing golf 2 days ago. The patient recalls swinging the club and hitting the ground rather than the ball, felt a sharp pain in his hand which has been constant since the incident. He has not tried any treatments at home.
The provider notes increased pain when the patient flexes his hand, along with a weakened grip compared to the left side. Tenderness is noted to the hypothenar eminence of the palm. Allen’s test is negative; sensation is normal to fingertips. There is slightly decreased strength with flexion and extension to ring and little fingers.
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